Uganda Showcases Tourism, Culture During 62nd Independence Celebrations in China

[ad_1] Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations. The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically designed to spotlight Uganda's tourism potential and promote its vibrant cultural heritage, captivating Chinese audiences and international guests alike. The celebrations began with a grand […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: New Virus Uncovered in China – Is This a Sign Tick-Borne Diseases Are On the Rise?

[ad_1] Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these - such as Lyme disease - there are many others you've probably never heard of, including some that have been discovered only in the past few years, such as wetland virus. In a new case study, researchers in China have published details about wetland virus. It was first identified in 2019, after a patient bitten by a tick while […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa’s Veto Dilemma – to Take UNSC Permanent Seats or Not?

[ad_1] The United States announcement supporting Africa's quest for two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must have been received with some welcome. The enthusiasm was 'however' tempered by the stipulation that these seats would not carry veto power. This presents a dilemma for the Africans, who insist that they either get veto power or have it abolished altogether. As currently constituted, the Security Council has fifteen members. Five of these are permanent members -- the P5, […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia – Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas

[ad_1] STORY HIGHLIGHTS Conflicts in Ethiopia have devastated communities, and the resulting loss of services and breakdown in social support systems have made it harder to access lifesaving gender-based violence response services. The World Bank is supporting the Government of Ethiopia to improve access to quality holistic GBV response services for conflict-affected communities across five regions. A total of 5 million people living in conflict-affected communities in the Afar, Amhara, Benshangul-Gumz, Oromia, and Tigray regions are benefitting from the project. […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: Empowering Girls Means Upholding Their Rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health

[ad_1] Joint Statement on International Day of the Girl (11 October), by Regional Directors: UNAIDS, Anne Githuku-Shongwe; UNFPA, Lydia Zigomo; UNICEF, Etleva Kadilli and WHO, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti. Girls' vision for the future, this year's theme, conveys both the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls' voices and vision for the future. Girls around the world tell us they know progress is possible. After all, the world has more than halved child mortality since […]

October 14, 2024

News

Africa: CAF Wraps Up Safe Stadium Workshop in Kenya With Focus On Enhancing Security

[ad_1] Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of the Safety and Security Division at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), believes the recently concluded three-day Safe Stadium workshop in Nairobi will play a crucial role in achieving CAF's goal of ensuring zero fatalities and enhanced spectator safety across Africa. Kenya became the 10th country to host the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative, where 40 participants from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), all 18 FKF Premier League clubs, private security firms, and the National […]

October 11, 2024

News

Africa: CAF Women’s Champions League – Tshabalala Looking Beyond CAF Women’s Champions League Title Defense

[ad_1] Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC head coach, Jerry Tshabalala says defending their CAF Women's Champions League title is important for the club. However, equally crucial to the club is the continuous development of young female football talent. Tshabalala will be aiming at securing a third CAF Women's Champions League gold medal for the South African side who have won two out of the three editions. Speaking to CAFOnline ahead of the much-anticipated competition, Tshabalala touches on the evolution of the […]

October 11, 2024

Africa

Africa: ‘Pivotal Moment’ As Violence Against Children Reaches Unprecedented Levels Worldwide

[ad_1] Violence against children remains a pervasive global issue, with up to a billion children vulnerable to various forms of abuse, according to United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. In a report released on Thursday, Najat Maalla M'Jid said that violence against children had reached unprecedented levels. "Millions of children worldwide are victims of physical, sexual, and psychological violence both online and offline, including child labor, child marriage, female genital mutilation, gender-based violence, trafficking, bullying, […]

October 11, 2024

Africa

Africa: The Future of Civic Freedoms – Lessons From My Time At Civicus

[ad_1] Oxford — When I joined CIVICUS in 2019, I came in with two decades of work on influencing and monitoring public policies through grassroots and global activism. Joining CIVICUS as Secretary-General felt familiar, like returning home after a period of separation. My first international role in 2006 - as Campaign Director of the Global Call to Action against Poverty - was initially hosted by CIVICUS. One of my most memorable campaign endeavours, The World We Want 2015, was conceptualised […]

October 11, 2024

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